In the early hours of a spring day, the life of 22-year-old Raphael Tyrone Hayes was tragically cut short. On April 1, 2009, Hayes was left at Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, Maryland, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. Authorities reported that Hayes, a resident of Laurel, had been shot following an altercation that erupted during an illegal dice game.
The investigation into the young man's d
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